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Roku disables TVs and streaming devices until users consent to new terms (techcrunch.com)
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[–] 26 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Also how would they prove the owner even saw the notice they supposedly agreed to? This is probably them testing the waters for something worse.

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    We have a couple of Rokus, but I haven’t seen the prompt yet. I’m thinking my 8 year old clicked through it. I wonder what situation that creates.

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  • [–] 27 points 2 years ago

    In general, those terms and conditions are not enforceable, but that's not why they exist. Roku knows that if they are challenged, they will probably not win in court, but it creates that first hurdle. It costs money to go to court and hire lawyers to make those arguments. And Roku is willing to pay more for lawyers, so maybe they do win. So for you, the little guy, how much can you afford to spend on a case where you might lose?

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